ABSTRACT
The following basic supplies are useful for the clinical care of rabbits:
A stethoscope•
Disposable syringes, ranging in size from 1 mL to 12 mL•
Disposable hypodermic needles, ranging in size from 21 to 26 • gauge (diameter) and 5/8 to 1½ in. (length)
Blood collection tubes with no additive (for serum) or added • EDTA (for whole blood)
Gauze sponges•
Small animal rectal thermometer•
Lubricating jelly•
Disinfectant such as povidone-iodine solution•
Sterile fluid such as lactated Ringer’s solution or 0.9% • sodium chloride
Nail clippers•
Bacterial culture swabs in transport media•
8-French infant feeding tubes for oral gavage•
Additional supplies should supplement those listed above, depending upon the needs of the facility.
